Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea
Chapter 239 Jia Zheng Divorces His Wife (3)
Li Wan was startled by this scene, a look of astonishment on her face. She quickly turned her head, her gaze meeting Yuanyang, who was approaching slowly from a short distance. Li Wan's face was beautiful, especially her beautiful eyes, which darted around like two vibrant gemstones. In a split second, she took in the surroundings. After a moment's reflection, she had a rough idea of what had happened.
Then, the corners of Li Wan's mouth curled up slightly, a faint smile forming. She moved lightly, like a lotus swaying in the breeze. She gently lifted the exquisitely embroidered door curtain and stepped into the house.
Upon entering the room, one could see Lady Jia sitting upright on the couch, her chest heaving with anger. Her usually kind and gentle face was now gloomy, as if water could drip out of it, making her look intimidating. Seeing this, Li Wan didn't dare to neglect her. She hurried forward, her face full of flattering smiles, and said in a soft and sweet voice, "Oh, my, old lady, what's wrong with you? Look at you, you're so angry, it's really heartbreaking! Who is so bold as to dare to displease our ancestors? You must take care of yourself and don't let these trivial things make you upset!" As she spoke, she stretched out her slender white hands and gently massaged Lady Jia's back.
Yuanyang, with her sharp eyes, spotted Wang Xifeng rushing in from afar and hurried forward to greet her. Her expression was solemn, her steps hurried, clearly aware of the situation. Not wanting to delay, Yuanyang quickly leaned in and whispered the entire story, detailing everything from the beginning to the end. She covered every detail, including the beginning and ending. As she spoke, she couldn't help but gesture, as if she were recreating the scene vividly before Wang Xifeng's eyes.
After finally finishing her words, Yuanyang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she raised her eyes slightly, glanced at Zhou Ruijia, who was still kneeling upright at her feet, and said with a slight curl of her lips, "Humph! I originally thought something earth-shattering had happened, causing such a commotion. It turns out that it was just the wife who made a mistake, which made the old lady so angry. But, fortunately, our old lady is kind and magnanimous. Now that she has forgiven the wife, I think this matter is over."
Li Wan, who had been standing silently by, finally spoke up. She glanced at Zhou Ruijia subtly, a hint of reproach in her eyes. Then, with a soft sigh, she said, "Sister Zhou, you're a reasonable person. Why are you so confused when your master isn't? I think you should pack up and go home. We can't tolerate your mischief here!" With that, she casually waved her hand, signaling the maid to escort Zhou Ruijia out.
After Zhou Rui's family disappeared, Li Wan turned around and looked at Lady Jia with concern. She said softly, "Old Madam, please don't let this little thing get you upset. Madam must have acted impulsively and didn't think things through, which is why she made such a foolish mistake. Please forgive her this time, considering it's her first offense. As the saying goes, it's a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. I believe that after this incident, Madam will learn from her mistakes and will be more cautious in the future."
Grandmother Jia's face was full of helplessness. She looked at Li Wan with a hint of anger in her eyes and slowly said, "You! Look at your mouth, it's really clever!" As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, but the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously.
When Li Wan heard what Lady Jia said, a smile as beautiful as a flower immediately bloomed on her face, and she quickly responded, "Yes, yes, old lady, you are so wise and insightful!" As she spoke, she bowed slightly, her posture dignified and respectful.
At that moment, Yuanyang, who had been standing by to serve, quickly stepped forward and said in a gentle voice, "Grandma, what the eldest grandmother said is absolutely right! Madam must be terrified right now and must have realized the mistake she made. Our Jia family has always valued harmony and family peace. This time, let this be a reminder to Madam."
After hearing what Yuanyang said, Jia Mu's originally tense expression relaxed a little. She sighed softly and said, "Alas...you little clever ghosts can only use nice words to make me happy. Forget it, let's just leave it at that." After that, she waved her hand, indicating that she would not pursue the matter any further.
Seeing this, Li Wan quickly reached out and picked up the exquisite teacup on the table. She carefully brought it to Lady Jia's lips and said with a soft smile, "Old lady, please have a sip of tea to moisten your throat and relieve your breath." Lady Jia took the teacup with a smile, took a sip, and then returned her gaze to Li Wan with a hint of admiration in her eyes. "You are not only kind-hearted, but also thoughtful and perceptive. You handle things very thoughtfully and comprehensively. Compared with those people who have no sense at all, you are a world apart!"
Li Wan felt a little embarrassed when she heard Lady Jia praise her so highly. She lowered her head slightly, her face humbly, and said softly, "Oh, madam, you are too kind! I have only gained what I know today thanks to your careful guidance and instruction. Without your words and deeds, how could I have known so many principles of life?"
Yuanyang stood aside, a playful smile on her face, and jokingly said, "Grandfather, look at our grandmother. Her mouth is as sweet as honey! She speaks so eloquently that she can warm and sweeten people's hearts! No wonder everyone in this mansion, whether master or servant, doesn't like her!"
When Lady Jia heard this, she laughed so hard that she couldn't stop. Her eyes narrowed into slits and she kept muttering, "Haha, little Yuanyang, you are the one with a smart mouth! But our eldest lady is really a pleasing person." For a moment, the room was filled with laughter, and the originally solemn atmosphere instantly became relaxed and pleasant.
At this moment, Li Wan seized the opportunity and quickly suggested with a smile: "Oh, it's rare to see the old lady in such a good mood today! How about this, I'll ask someone to ask the kitchen to prepare some exquisite and delicious side dishes, and we can all accompany the old lady and have a good time together, how about it?" Before she finished speaking, everyone responded in unison, expressing their approval of this idea. Grandmother Jia was even more delighted and nodded in agreement.
Li Wan immediately dispatched her capable maid to the kitchen to deliver the order. Before long, a group of nimble servants filed in, each holding a platter of exquisitely presented dishes. Whether steamed, braised, or served cold, each dish was meticulously prepared by the chef, making the mere sight of it mouth-watering.
Seeing this, Li Wan quickly stood up, walked to the table, and personally set the dishes for Jia's mother. Carefully, she used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of juicy, tantalizing fish and gently placed it on the plate in front of Jia's mother. She softly said, "Madam, this fish is fresh from the pond, absolutely fresh! Please try it and see how it tastes." Jia's mother smiled and nodded, then slowly picked up her chopsticks and brought the piece of fish to her mouth, chewing and savoring it carefully. After a moment, Jia's mother revealed a look of satisfaction and praised, "Mm, not bad, not bad! This fish is indeed incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth. It's truly worthy of the craftsmanship of our master chef!" Hearing Jia's mother's praise, Li Wan was overjoyed.
Seeing that Lady Jia was enjoying her meal, everyone relaxed and began to savor the dishes on the table. Jia Tanchun smiled and said, "Grandmother, these delicious dishes alone are not enough. I think we need some entertainment." Lady Jia's eyes lit up and she said, "Feng Lazi, you're right. Do you have any good ideas?" Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes and said, "Why not invite a few young actors to sing a few songs?" Lady Jia clapped her hands in approval.
Soon, several clever young actors entered the room. After paying their respects, they began to sing. Their melodious voices echoed throughout the room, and everyone was mesmerized. As they listened, Jia Baoyu quietly approached Lin Daiyu and whispered, "Sister Lin, this song is beautiful, but it doesn't match the charm of your usual poetry." Daiyu blushed and sneered, "Brother Bao, you always tease me."
At the end of the song, Jia's mother gave some silver to the young actor. Then Tanchun stood up and said, "Grandmother, everyone is having such a great time today. I think we sisters should write a few poems to liven up the atmosphere." Jia's mother smiled and said, "Okay, you young people should show off your talents." So the sisters began to recite poems, and the room was lively again.
As the sisters were composing poems, Xue Baochai, after a moment's contemplation, was the first to recite one. Her words were neat and her meaning profound, drawing applause from the crowd. Not to be outdone, Lin Daiyu, with a light cough, then sang a verse. Her poem was fresh, refined, and unique, earning Baoyu's praise.
When the sisters finished their poems, Grandmother Jia reviewed them one by one, praising them all. As the sky grew darker, Yuanyang came into the room to remind Grandmother Jia that it was time to rest. Grandmother Jia was startled to realize how quickly time had flown, and she quickly stood up and said, "Today is truly wonderful! It's been a long time since I've had such a lively time." Everyone echoed her.
Afterward, everyone helped Grandmother Jia to her bedroom. Li Wan instructed the maids to clear the table, chairs, and dishes. Jia Baoyu took Lin Daiyu's hand and whispered, "Sister Lin, your poetry was the best today." Daiyu struggled slightly, rolled her eyes, and said, "Brother Bao, please stop talking nonsense." With that, she followed the others out, leaving only moonlight to cast a shadow over the room that had just been bustling with activity.
Li Wan walked out of Jia Mu's courtyard with light steps. She was dressed in simple and elegant clothes, with a graceful figure and a dignified face. At this moment, she caught a glimpse of Baoyu walking out of Lin Daiyu's courtyard.
Li Wan greeted Baoyu with a smile, saying, "Baoyu, there's going to be a very lively banquet tomorrow! The Zheng family has sent over many invitations, inviting the old lady to attend. But the old lady never likes to join in such fun, so she put all the invitations away. However, since I happened to be there, I begged the old lady to let the ladies bring a few girls along, so they can go out and see the world."
When Baoyu heard this, his eyes lit up instantly, and he couldn't wait to test it out: "So, can I go with you?" His words were full of anticipation and excitement.
Li Wan covered her mouth with a soft chuckle and replied gently, "Of course. The old ancestor said that we must take you with us this time. Besides, the Zheng family is now very popular with the emperor! Their son-in-law is a rising star in the court. Not only that, this rising star is also a brother-in-law of the prime minister! The Zheng family is now extremely powerful and at the peak of its power!"
Baoyu fell into deep thought after hearing this. He pondered the various mysteries hidden behind this banquet. After a moment, he recovered his composure and said, "If that's the case, I must hurry back and make good preparations." Before he had finished speaking, he turned hastily and walked quickly towards the courtyard where he lived.
However, Baoyu and Li Wan were completely unaware that a maidservant who was responsible for cleaning the courtyard was silently listening to their conversation clearly in the corner of the wall not far away...
In a flash, the figure turned around like a gust of wind, and with the wind at his feet, he ran straight towards the courtyard where Jia Tanchun lived. He hurried all the way and soon arrived at his destination.
At that moment, a clever and well-behaved maid hurried into Jia Tanchun's room. She was panting slightly, and beads of sweat gleamed on her forehead, evidently from her haste and lack of pause. After calming down a bit, the maid hurried to Jia Tanchun's side and, in a hushed voice, relayed the news she had just heard.
Jia Tanchun listened quietly, her beautiful eyes slightly closed, her brows furrowed, as if she were lost in thought. When the maid finished her narration, she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze deep and solemn, as she mused to herself, "This banquet is truly remarkable. Perhaps it will be a golden opportunity for me. I will give it my all and seize this rare opportunity. If I can find a husband from the Zheng family, wouldn't I be free to run rampant in this bustling capital? Then, I wouldn't have to live my life on tiptoe, constantly groveling and fawning before my stepmother, as I do now."
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